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Finding the Third Proportional to 438,912 and 641,722.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438,912 and 641,722.50 is: 938,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,912 : 641,722.50 = 641,722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,912/641,722.50 = 641,722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,912x = 641,722.50 × 641,722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,912x = 411,807,767,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,807,767,006.25/438,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,246.77

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